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Can I go off keto and still lose weight?

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If you're no longer losing weight or following the keto diet, it could be time to go off it.

Slowly adding carbs back into your diet is key.

Learning portion control is also essential to not gaining weight back after going off keto. So you've been off carbs for too long and are ready to quit keto. The biggest fear in discontinuing a diet may be weight gain, but changing your eating patterns dramatically can also leave you feeling confused about meal choices when you're used to having so many restrictions.

INSIDER consulted nutrition experts to help guide you in going off keto.

Don't add bread and other carbs immediately Bread should be incorporated into your diet slowly. DmyTo/iStock "One should get off keto when they are no longer losing weight or no longer following the keto diet," Reyna Franco, New York-based registered dietitian nutritionist told INSIDER. "At those times, the keto diet is no longer the appropriate eating plan. The length of time is individualized and based on the person's goals."

But don't start binging on bread immediately.

"Reintroduce foods slowly to avoid any gastrointestinal upset and be mindful of your body's hunger cues," registered dietitian Haley Hughes said. "Don't go back to what you were previously doing and go straight for the junk food."

Hughes also suggested having a plan before you quit keto completely.

"Start with healthy balanced meals and snacks," she said. "Meet with a dietitian to assess nutrition needs to meet your goals and for support."

Avoid processed and packaged foods

"When transitioning off keto, one should slowly add carbohydrates," Franco said, advising that you should only add one serving of carbohydrates per day the first week, then two servings of carbs per day on week two. "The body needs to slowly adjust," said Franco. "The first carbs should be fruits and vegetables to provide antioxidants, phytonutrients, and fiber. Continue to avoid highly processed, packaged foods." Plant-based carbs like fruits, vegetables, whole grains, beans, and legumes are Franco's go-tos for healthy carbs because they supply essential phytonutrients, antioxidants, fiber, and protein.

Be mindful of portion size and eat a balanced diet

Re-gaining post-Keto weight can be scary once you reintroduce carbs to your diet, but eating healthy fats and lean proteins can continue weight loss. "It is all about the quality, eat whole foods, not packaged or highly processed foods, and quantity," Franco said. Being mindful of the serving size and portions of your meals, in addition to regular exercise, is essential. "Learn portions sizes. Since you've been following a high-fat diet, you may need to review the appropriate serving sizes for protein, carbs, and fats so you don't overdo it," Hughes said. "Some people forget on a balanced diet you should avoid excessive amounts of sour cream, cheese, and bacon."

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One of the best benefits of going on Keto is the limited intake of carbs in your diet. Once you stop following Keto, you are free to eat foods, which will also include all kinds of carbs. The one thing to be actually cautious about is slowly introducing 'good' carbs in your diet. One way to do so would be to limit the intake of processed foods, which are full of carbs and can quickly make you regain fat. Do remember that if you have been following Keto for a while, your body might take time to get used to eating carbs again. Hence, slowly reintroduce foods to your diet so that you don't invite gastrointestinal trouble. If you are adding back carbs, start by going slow. Go for one serving a day, and slowly progress to two and more.

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